North Park's newest addition, URBN Coal Fired Pizza, the massive, 5,000-square-foot restaurant and lounge by the same owners of BASIC Urban Kitchen + Bar in the East Village. The venue boasts the same "bare bones" industrial warehouse feel, but includes an expanded food and bar menu, as well as an emphasis on international craft beers, Italian and small production wines and artisanal spirits. The menu staple is a traditional thin-crust pie, which is coal fired and reminiscent of the famous pizzerias found in New Haven, Connecticut. URBN Coal Fired Pizza, 3085 University Avenue, North Park, CA 92104, 760-724-8840.

Suckling Pig Dinners at George’s California ModernGeorge’s California Modern has a new, festive gourmet option for parties of 8 to 10. Chef Trey Foshee will prepare a whole suckling pig that is presented tableside, then carved in the kitchen and served with seasonal side dishes, salads and sauces. Groups can enjoy the feast in California Modern or at the communal table in the Modern Bar. The price is $600, plus tax and gratuity. Wine pairings are available as well. Interested parties must call three days in advance for reservations. George's California Modern, 1250 Prospect St., La Jolla, CA 92037, 858-454-4244.